Large-firm, planning for children with special needs financial advisors in Missouri
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
When you have a child with special needs, planning for their lifelong care and financial security becomes a priority. Without focused expertise, advisors might overlook critical benefits or legal protections that can affect your child's future.
- Benefit program knowledge. Confirm the advisor understands government benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, which have strict eligibility rules.
- Special needs trust guidance. Ask how they help set up trusts that protect your child's assets without jeopardizing benefits.
- Education and therapy planning. Look for advisors who incorporate costs and funding options for specialized education and therapies into your financial plan.
- Coordination with care providers. Ensure they consider how financial plans align with your child's medical and support team recommendations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nicholas P
Series 66
St. Louis, MO
Wells Fargo Advisors
Nicholas Peker's decade of experience and Series 66 designation equip him to address the complex financial planning needs for children with special needs, including benefit program knowledge and trust guidance. Operating within Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers access to proprietary research and flexible planning services, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with narrower client focuses.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Travis F
Series 66
Columbia, MO
Edward Jones
Travis Figg's 17 years of experience and focus on planning for children with special needs equip him to address complex financial and legal considerations in Missouri. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers comprehensive wealth management with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, serving a broad client base including executives and business owners.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Matthew S
Series 66, Series 63
Chesterfield, MO
Merrill
Matthew Shannon's expertise in planning for children with special needs is supported by his 12 years of industry experience and his role at Merrill, a large firm known for comprehensive wealth management services. He holds multiple designations including ChFC®, CRPC™, and CPFA®, which enhance his ability to integrate retirement and legacy planning with special needs strategies. Based in Chesterfield, MO, Matthew also serves mid-career professionals and executives, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $860,085
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